Our Expert Coaches

World-Class Coaches, Personalised Guidance

 Our admissions and test preparation coaches aren’t just experts in their fields — they’re dedicated mentors who combine elite academic backgrounds with a proven ability to help students succeed.
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At Icon, you work with a multi-disciplinary team of experts
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Joyce Fu

  • PhD in Architecture, University of Edinburgh (ongoing)
  • MSc in Architectural Conservation, University of Edinburgh
  • BA (Hons) in Architecture, National University of Singapore

Joyce combines strong academic credentials with international experience to guide ambitious students through competitive university admissions. A thoughtful strategist and effective communicator, she helps students strengthen their profiles, articulate their aspirations, and approach Russell Group applications with the clarity and confidence needed to pursue their preferred universities.

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Leanna Emmanuel

  • BA (Hons) in Philosophy and Art History, Nanyang Technological University
  • Exchange at Sciences Po

An Icon coach since 2020, Leanna combines her passion for communication with a mindful and highly personalised coaching style. She helps students uncover their authentic stories, communicate their strengths effectively, and develop compelling personal narratives for competitive university applications and high-stakes admissions interviews.

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Dr. May Chow

  • Doctor of Medicine, Lviv National Medical University
  • Graduate Diploma in Coaching, Singapore Management University (ongoing)
  • Graduate Certificate in Digital Health, Singapore Management University

Dr. May is a medical leader and educator with over 12 years of healthcare experience across the Asia-Pacific region. Drawing on roles at Roche, Abbott, and Singapore General Hospital, she helps aspiring clinicians build strong profiles and communicate their motivations with the insight, maturity, and confidence expected by leading medical schools.

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Meera Bal

  • BA (Hons) in Business Administration, Coventry University
  • Diploma in TESOL, London Teacher Training College
  • Associate Certified Coach, International Coaching Federation

Meera brings international leadership and professional coaching experience to career exploration, profile building, and admissions preparation. She helps students identify their strengths, develop purposeful passion projects, and create authentic personal statements and résumés that clearly communicate their academic motivations, leadership potential, and individual stories.

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Priyadharshini Sathursamy

  • Master of IT in Business, Singapore Management University
  • BEng in Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering, St. Joseph’s College of Engineering

Priyadharshini is a results-driven educator with over nine years of experience in competitive test preparation across Singapore and the United States. Having mentored more than 1,200 students, she uses structured, data-informed strategies to help learners master complex concepts and improve their performance in the UCAT, ISAT, SAT, and GMAT.

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Dr. Rabiatul Adawiah

  • PhD in Science, Nanyang Technological University
  • MSc in Radiation Oncology and Biology, University of Oxford
  • BSc (Hons) in Chemistry, National University of Singapore

Dr. Rabiatul combines an exceptional academic background with experience at NTU’s Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine. She guides ambitious students targeting highly competitive universities through profile building, test preparation, and admissions strategy, providing personalised support that strengthens their academic positioning and performance throughout each stage of the application journey.

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Sharon Ng

  • BA in Psychology and Legal Studies, Singapore Management University

With almost a decade of coaching experience, Sharon specialises in test preparation and has consistently helped students achieve 90th-percentile outcomes. Drawing on her background in psychology and legal studies, she also prepares Medicine and Law applicants to analyse complex issues and communicate ethical and professional perspectives confidently during admissions interviews.

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Dr. Shireen Henry

  • Master of Public Health, University of Manchester (ongoing)
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Psychiatry, University of South Wales (ongoing)
  • Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery, University of Stellenbosch

Dr. Shireen is a medical doctor and global healthcare advisor with experience spanning psychiatry, paediatrics, and public health. She supports aspiring medical and health-science students in building competitive academic profiles, communicating their motivations, and developing the resilience, self-awareness, and professional perspective needed to succeed in demanding healthcare programmes.

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Sze Min Ngan

  • FlexiMasters in Business Finance, Nanyang Technological University
  • BSc (Hons) in Mathematical Science, Nanyang Technological University
  • Exchange Programme, Uppsala University

Sze Min is an analytical educator with expertise in mathematical science, financial engineering, statistics, and machine learning. She supports students pursuing Business and Finance pathways while helping them develop the quantitative reasoning and structured problem-solving skills required to perform confidently in entrance examinations including the SAT, UCAT, and ISAT.

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Vanessa Koh

  • MPhil in Physics, University of Cambridge
  • BSc (Hons) in Physical Sciences, Yale-NUS College
  • Yale Summer Session, Yale University

Vanessa is a Cambridge-trained physicist and STEM admissions coach with research experience at Cambridge, NUS, and the University of Colorado Boulder. Combining scientific expertise with real-world leadership, she helps students strengthen their academic profiles and approach test preparation, portfolio development, and admissions interviews through structured and personalised coaching.

Dr. Sumit Bhatnagar

  • PhD in Materials Science, National University of Singapore
  • MSc in Materials Science, Indian Institute of Science Education and Research
  • BSc in Materials Science, Indian Institute of Science Education and Research

Dr. Sumit is an experienced educator with expertise across the IB, IGCSE, and A-Level curricula. Drawing on his research experience with the NUS Faculty of Science, he makes complex scientific concepts accessible and prepares students for the SAT, MCAT, and GAMSAT while mentoring those pursuing Chemistry and Physics pathways.

Dr. Willem Wang 

  • Doctor of Medicine, Duke-NUS Medical School

Dr. Willem combines medical expertise with an encouraging and compassionate approach to admissions coaching. Drawing on his experience in medicine, he helps aspiring doctors understand the demands of medical training, communicate their motivations effectively, and develop the knowledge, confidence, and professional perspective needed to pursue careers as physicians and medical researchers.

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Sze Min Ngan

  • FlexiMasters in Business Finance, Nanyang Technological University
  • BSc (Hons) in Mathematical Science, Nanyang Technological University
  • Exchange at Uppsala University

Sze Min is a highly analytical educator and quantitative specialist with a strong foundation in Mathematical Science and Financial Engineering. Leveraging her expertise in statistics, machine learning, and financial operations, she specialises in guiding students on Business and Finance pathways and ensuring mastery of critical entrance exams such as the SAT, UCAT, and ISAT.

 

 

What Sets Our Coaches Apart:

beyond grades

Beyond Qualifications:

Every coach combines subject mastery with real-world insight and a mentoring mindset.

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Expert Guidance:

All are trained in Icon’s proven admissions and test preparation system, refined over 25 years.

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Collaborative Approach:

Students benefit from the combined expertise of multiple coaches and specialists.

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